Alkali Cordgrass

Sporobolus hookerianus (Spartina gracilis)

General Status Rank: 
Secure
ELCODE: 
PMPOA5S060
Common Name: 
Alkali Cordgrass
Scientific Name: 
Sporobolus hookerianus (Spartina gracilis)
Synonyms: 
Spartina gracilis
Naming References: 
B003
W018
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Vascular Plant
Kingdom: 
Plantae
Phylum: 
Magnoliophyta
Class: 
Monocotyledoneae
Order: 
Poales
Family: 
Poaceae
References: 
B036
General Biology

Longevity

perennial
References: 
B003
Habitat
salt plains
References: 
B036
Distribution

Ecozones

Taiga Plains, Boreal Plains
References: 
B036
H151

Distribution

0.05; larger area with more sites found along pipeline (RSC14) and ELC work (H189)
Score: 
F
References: 
B036
RSC14
H189

Number of Occurrences

total: 9; 3(B036); DAO-2; CAN-0 Canadian Museum of Nature records=CAN; Agriculture Canada, Ottawa = DAO; some duplication of records likely exists (H151). Recorded from Ft. Simpson and a number of collections from Ft. Smith (H151). 5 extra sites along pipeline route from just north of Wrigley to Ft Simpson, incl. One site near Camsell ferry (RSC14); 62deg 14.39N 117deg 35.129W (n of Fawn Lake): Aug 8/05 Saline-sulfur spring area (H189)
Score: 
BD
References: 
B036
H151
RSC14
H189

Area of Occupancy

Score: 
-
Threats

Threats

Score: 
C

Intrinsic Vulnerability

Score: 
-
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Secure
Status Rank Description: 
Listed as rare in B036 and with restricted distribution with only two occurrences recorded at DAO and CAN and present in two ecozones (H151). Five new sites found along pipeline route (RSC14); need specimen verified, Salt plains habitat.
S Rank: 
S4
Decision Process Description: 
Drafted as not entered by S. Carriere. Suggested may be at risk by E. Haber in 2003 (H151),modified to sensitive due to 7 new sites found between 2003-05.; Reviewed in 2010, no change.; Reviewed in 2015 by Marilyn Anions; Modified from sensitive to secure (more sites)
Last Updated: 
June 26, 2015

References

Ecozones

  • McJannet CL, Argus GW and Cody WJ (1995) Rare Vascular Plants in the Northwest Territories. Canadian Museum of Nature Syllogeus 73:1-104. RWED Library Call #QK86.C3M3 - B036 Return
  • Erich Haber (2004) Personal Communication - email to S. Carriere on 30/03/2004 on subset 2 vascular plants (grass and sedge).. Carriere office email archive (printed version in GSR binder) - H151 Return

Habitat

  • McJannet CL, Argus GW and Cody WJ (1995) Rare Vascular Plants in the Northwest Territories. Canadian Museum of Nature Syllogeus 73:1-104. RWED Library Call #QK86.C3M3 - B036 Return

Longevity

  • Porsild AE, and Cody WJ (1980) Vascular Plants of Continental Northwest Territories, Canada. National Museums of Canada RWED Library Call #QK203.N7P6http://ia601004.us.archive.org/22/items/vascularplantsof00pors/vascularplantsof00pors.pdf - B003 Return

Naming

  • Porsild AE, and Cody WJ (1980) Vascular Plants of Continental Northwest Territories, Canada. National Museums of Canada RWED Library Call #QK203.N7P6http://ia601004.us.archive.org/22/items/vascularplantsof00pors/vascularplantsof00pors.pdf - B003 Return
  • NatureServe: An online encyclopedia of life [web application]. (2001) Version 1.4 . Arlington, Virginia, USA: Association for Biodiversity Information.. Available: http://www.natureserve.org/. (Accessed: June 29, 2001 - W018 Return

Number of Occurrences

  • McJannet CL, Argus GW and Cody WJ (1995) Rare Vascular Plants in the Northwest Territories. Canadian Museum of Nature Syllogeus 73:1-104. RWED Library Call #QK86.C3M3 - B036 Return
  • Erich Haber (2004) Personal Communication - email to S. Carriere on 30/03/2004 on subset 2 vascular plants (grass and sedge).. Carriere office email archive (printed version in GSR binder) - H151 Return
  • Imperial Oil (Mackenzie Gas Project) (2004) Environmental Impact Statement. Botanist: Jane Lancaster - feild work done in 2002 and 2003. Available on the Northern Gas Project Secretariat- public registry: http://www.ngps.nt.ca/registryDetail_e.asp MGP_EIS_Vol3_Part_D_Section_9 Paper copy in RWED Library - RSC14 Return
  • Dave Downing. (2006) Plant species. e-mail to S Carriere 29/03/2006 - information collected during the ELC work for the Taiga Plains ecozone - H189 Return

Range Extent

  • McJannet CL, Argus GW and Cody WJ (1995) Rare Vascular Plants in the Northwest Territories. Canadian Museum of Nature Syllogeus 73:1-104. RWED Library Call #QK86.C3M3 - B036 Return
  • Imperial Oil (Mackenzie Gas Project) (2004) Environmental Impact Statement. Botanist: Jane Lancaster - feild work done in 2002 and 2003. Available on the Northern Gas Project Secretariat- public registry: http://www.ngps.nt.ca/registryDetail_e.asp MGP_EIS_Vol3_Part_D_Section_9 Paper copy in RWED Library - RSC14 Return
  • Dave Downing. (2006) Plant species. e-mail to S Carriere 29/03/2006 - information collected during the ELC work for the Taiga Plains ecozone - H189 Return

Taxonomy

  • McJannet CL, Argus GW and Cody WJ (1995) Rare Vascular Plants in the Northwest Territories. Canadian Museum of Nature Syllogeus 73:1-104. RWED Library Call #QK86.C3M3 - B036 Return